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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,727.79, 699,067.50 and 385,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,727.79, 699,067.50 and 385,849.12 is: 577,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,727.79 : 699,067.50 = 385,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,727.79/699,067.50 = 385,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,727.79x = 699,067.50 × 385,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,727.79x = 269,734,579,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,734,579,695.60/466,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,926.97

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